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ZIP 48855

Population: 16,668 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 48855 is $382,362 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $409,500 after a median 28 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$382,362

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$382,362
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
10-year appreciation
+80.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$382,362

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$409,500
Median list price
$410,000
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
+12.2%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
80
For-sale inventory
55
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,168/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,291/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,477/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,045/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,366/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.6 : 1
Schools include
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A01
NFIP flood claims on record
3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Shiawassee River (3.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,804
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,823

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bishop International Airport (FNT) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
37
Hospitals include
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA, ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI, SURGEONS CHOICE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
15.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,093
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
77.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 48855State medianUS median
Typical home value$382,362—$288,527
Median sale price$409,500—$325,000
Median days on market28 days—51 days
Median annual property tax$3,093—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 48855?
$382,362.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 48855?
$409,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 48855?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 48855?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,477/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 48855 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 48855. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A01. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 48855?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Shiawassee River, 3.9 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 48855?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 48855 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 48855?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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